Section 2: Operating Procedures
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AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK
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8.
Leave enough clearance when turning and/or
lowering grapple so that it does not make contact
with obstacles such as vehicles, buildings, trees,
fences, etc.
9.
Lower grapple to transport height (low to the ground)
and close optional grapple fork before moving.
Unhook Grapple
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1.
See
on page 19 if parking
grapple for long periods and end of season.
2.
Park skid steer/tractor on a flat, level, solid surface
and lower grapple onto the surface.
3.
Place transmission in park, set park brake, shut
power equipment off, and remove switch key.
4.
Skip to step 6, if optional upper grapple fork is not
included. If included, release all hydraulic system
pressures before disconnecting hydraulic hoses:
Skid Steer
See Skid Steer Operator’s Manual for instructions on
how to release all hydraulic system pressures.
Tractor
Operate all hydraulic control levers back and forth to
release all hydraulic system pressures.
5.
Disconnect hydraulic hoses (#13 & #14) from skid
steer/tractor and store hoses on the grapple.
6.
Pull lock handles up to remove pins from bottom slots
in hitch plate.
7.
Return to skid steer/tractor
and t
ilt bottom of hitch
plate slightly back towards the skid steer/tractor.
8.
Slowly lower skid steer/tractor hitch until top angle bar
and skid steer/tractor hitch have separated.
9.
Back skid steer/tractor slowly away from the grapple
making sure it does not interfere with unit.
Unhooking From the grapple
Figure 2-1
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Bottom slots
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13
D
Top Angle Bars
General Operating Instructions
By now you should have familiarized yourself with the
Operator’s Manual for your SGM15 Series Manure
Grapple. If you haven’t, please do so now. Proceed by
getting onto the seat of your tractor or skid steer and
starting it up. It isn’t going to take you long to learn how to
use your new Kubota Manure Grapple, but we do
recommend that you take a little time to practice securely
attaching and detaching your grapple to and from your
mounting plate. It is also important to practice lifting,
lowering, maneuvering, and placing a load until you gain
the confidence and skill needed to have a good feel in
what you are doing. We cannot overstress the
importance of following the safety information and
operating procedures that are spelled out in this
Operator’s Manual.
As you quickly become more skilled and adept in using
your Manure Grapple, you will soon learn that it is always
more important to focus on the “don’ts” than it is to focus
on the “dos”. For example, don’t exceed the lift capacity of
your grapple, tractor, or skid steer. Don’t lift your load too
high creating an unstable load and unsafe situation. Don’t
tilt your load too far backwards, setting up a situation that
could cause your load to roll or spill backwards onto you,
the tractor, and the operator’s platform. Don’t drive too
fast for your ground and load conditions. Don’t work on or
around slippery or sloped areas that could cause you to
lose control of the tractor or skid steer. Don’t allow
pedestrians, pets, or livestock to approach the danger
zone of your working area. Don’t leave your tractor or
loader with grapple fork opened and grapple raised
above ground level.
If attachment is to be operated in reverse, make sure
visibility to the rear of the power unit is appropriate for the
attachment. Backup camera or mirror is recommended.
Maintain cleanliness of lens or mirror.
If you just follow these few safety reminders, you will find
that you will quickly become very adept, handy, and
skillful at using your Kubota Manure Grapple.
See
“Specifications & Capacities”
on page 20 and
“Features & Benefits”
on page 21 of your Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
